Western Chester storm history
Storm events recorded in Western Chester, Pennsylvania between 1950 and 2025.
197
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$21K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
High Wind High Wind
A home weather station in Glenmoore reported a wind gust of 62 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 6-8. The highest report was 8.5 from Oxford.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow, sleet, and a light glaze of ice occurred. A light coating of snow and sleet occurred, including a report of 0.3 from East Nantmeal Township. No ice measurement reports were received, but surrounding reports and analysis indicate that at least a trace of ice occurred.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Chester County Airport reached 108 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 110 degrees on June 23rd and 105 degrees on June 25th, as measured at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
High Wind High Wind
DEOS station at White Clay Creek in West Grove measured a gust of 62 mph.
High Wind High Wind
WxFlow sensors at Marsh Creek measured a gust of 58 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain, snow, and sleet occurred. A light glaze of ice was reported. Snow and sleet amounts around 1-2 were reported. No freezing rain measurements were received, however the Pottstown Limerick Airport nearby reported a trace of freezing rain. A CoCoRaHS ob…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall occurred with totals around 2-3. The highest reported total was 3.3 in East Nantmeal Twp and Phoenixville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain occurred. The greatest snow and sleet report was 0.5 in East Nantmeal Twp. The greatest freezing rain measurement was 0.13 in East Coventry Twp and Lincoln University.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain occurred. The greatest snow and sleet total was 0.3 from East Nantmeal Twp. The greatest ice measurement received was 0.23 in Atglen.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals generally ranging from around 2-4 with some isolated reports near 5. The highest report was 5.3 from East Nantmeal Twp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals ranging from 1-2 occurred across western Chester County. The highest report was 2.8 from near East Nantmeal.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Chester County Airport reported several hours of dense fog.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Chester County Airport reported several hours of dense fog from late on December 9th into December 10th.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was reported at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 105F at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 108F at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 105F at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 105F at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 105F at Chester County Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 2 to 4 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Nottingham with 3.7.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 6 to 8 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from East Nantmeal Township with 10.5.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was reported for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 3 to 4 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Lincoln Universtiy with 5.0.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 2 to 4 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Oxford with 4.0. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
High Wind High Wind
A DEOS station in White Clay Creek/West Grove reported a peak gust of 60 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 2 across much of the county. The highest snowfall report was from East Coventry Township with 3. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility dropped to 1/4 mile for several hours at Chester County G O Carlson Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
The Coatesville Airport reported visibility of 1/4 mile for several hours.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Brandywine Regional Airport.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills as low as -15 occurred based on area temperature and wind speed observations.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Lingering light precipitation in the wake of a strong Arctic cold front resulted in a flash freeze of untreated surfaces and icy roads as temperatures plummeted well below freezing.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Based on trained spotter, public, and DOT reports, a light glaze of freezing rain and trace of snow and sleet occurred.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light wintry mix of precipitation occurred. A light glaze of freezing rain less than a tenth of an inch and a dusting of snow less than a half inch also occurred.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Chester County Airport reported several hours of dense fog.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Chester County Airport reported dense fog for several hours.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 25 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |